Has anybody figured out how to clean the inside of the column, which Alessi says should be done? W/o explaining how.
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Get some Caffezia and let the filter and column soak for a couple of hours.You can't see inside but everything will be clean & shiny.
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Get some Caffezia and let the filter and column soak for a couple of hours. You can't see inside but everything will be clean & shiny.
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I didn't noticed by Alessi manual, I just clean it as clean any other mocha pot.
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I've had an Alessi for some years (since the late 70's) and I clean the column with a small brush and dislodge any coffe in the basket by wacking it on the side of the sink. Periodically--about two or three times a year--I run clear vinegar through the machine to get rid of the oils and then run two or three changes of water through it to get rid of the vinegar. By running I mean I heat up machine on the stove with the liquid in it and let it bubble up through the machine.
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If you have cooked greasy foods and the oven has cooled there might be some grease on the interior. To clean interior walls use a damp cloth and mild liquid soap....never use harsh abrasives or Brillo pads on interior. I do not think it's difficult to keep the oven clean and operating well. Dry after cleaning.
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Wipe the inside with a cleaner. Turn roaster and it cleans itself. Take side cover off and vacuum the dust and coffee particles.
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clean it with vinegar and water pour it through it then flush with water a few times
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I wash my racks in the sink. I have never cleaned the inside of the unit. I lined the bottom and anywhere fat would drip with foil and I just replace the foil. for heaven's sake don't clean the walls or door. that's where all the flavor comes from!
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I just use a bottle brush to clean the inside. I got one the size that goes in there easily. Otherwise, I just rinse it with regular soap and water.
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Can you see up into your chiminny? How long have you burned in it? Last time it was swept clean? Are you only burning cured/dry wood?If you have not had it cleaned by a pro for years.. now might be maybe that time? I bought a brush and rods to do mine myself.Also, is it a fireplace or a woodstove?
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Hi Ingrid: The finish on my table seems impervious to nearly everything. When I clean it, which is not often, I've used Lysol spray, Windex spray and plain old soap and water.
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As for cleaning; After I finish grinding the coffee beans, I use the little broom/brush (that comes attached to the side of the grinder) to get all the grinds out. That's it! I could use a damp paper towel to wipe it out if I were to grind other things, but I just do coffee. :)
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Oh my goodness, thank you so much for posting this solution! I have just spent an hour trying to unclog the filters with the cleaning tool and with vinegar, but to no avail. I didn't think it was clogged with coffee grounds since I've only used pods so far, and as far as I know, we don't have hard water. (Plus, we've only been using the machine for 2 weeks.) I was ready to bring it back to the store. It turns out the water tank just wasn't pushed in all the way. Seems to me this simple suggestion should be in the list of troubleshooting tips in the owner's manual, because I have a feeling a number of people are having this problem and attributing it to something more serious. Oh my goodness, thank you so much for posting this solution! I have just spent an hour trying to unclog the filters with the cleaning tool and with vinegar, but to no avail. I didn't think it was clogged with coffee grounds since I've only used pods so far, and as far as I know, we don't have hard water. (Plus, we've only been using the machine for 2 weeks.) I was ready to bring it back to the store. It turns out the water tank just wasn't pushed in all the way. Seems to me this simple suggestion should be in the list of troubleshooting tips in the owner's manual, because I have a feeling a... » Read More Oh my goodness, thank you so much for posting this solution! I have just spent an hour trying to unclog the filters with the cleaning tool and with vinegar, but to no avail. I didn't think it was clogged with coffee grounds since I've only used pods so far, and as far as I know, we don't have hard water. (Plus, we've only been using the machine for 2 weeks.) I was ready to bring it back to the store. It turns out the water tank just wasn't pushed in all the way. Seems to me this simple suggestion should be in the list of troubleshooting tips in the owner's manual, because I have a feeling a number of people are having this problem and attributing it to something more serious. « Show Less
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Clean everything first with soap & water. Fill the mug 1/2 full with white vinegar & carefully add a few teaspoons of baking soda (depending on the size of your mug). "Carefully" because it will react/expand & pour out all over if done too quickly. Add water until full.A better way to do it, if possible, is I separate my mug from the lid & put them both inside my French Press when cleaning it. Everything stainless steel comes out looking almost brand new, & all the seals etc are clean as well.
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I am using Dawn dishwashing liquid, a dishwashing cloth and a long handled spoon to rub the cloth around the inside of the carafe. Works.
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my father just adds a little water to the mug with the soap in it and works it there. then after, just rinses it off. hope that helps.
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I've looked online and found nothing yet. Perhaps someone (even I) will find the pamphlet that comes with it and put it online somewhere. Maybe a specific question about operation or cleaning could be answered for you.
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I purchased mine from a reputable discount home store at a discount a few years back. I have hardly used it. Last week I seared a filet mignon in it with balsamic vinegar for a total cook time of about 10 minutes. I soaked the pot overnight and tried to scrub it with a bristled brush the next morning, but this one time cooking something like this (usually use it for pasta) stained the bottom. Not sure how to get it off. I also saw a presumably older one at the flea market the other week that was also stained.
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Hello. I take a dish rag, pour alcohol on it, place it inside the unit. I then use a long wooden kitchen spoon to move the rag around to clean the build up. For the harder to reach areas, I have a long thin brush that was originally purchased in a 3 brush set to clean my fish tank. Those work great. I also use q-tips dipped in alcohol to clean the inside of the detachable parts. Hope this helps
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rinse the entire thing out. Place straight distilled white vinegar into the unit. Run unit with only the distilled vinegar in it for a few hours that should clean it off good luck.